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Old Town Chinatown refreshment
Work is under way to bring a new look to the Grove Hotel -- and the surrounding neighborhood.
In search of true contract disparity
A push is being made for a more accurate representation of Hispanic contractors in an updated ODOT study.
Eugene-based engineering firm receives national honor
OBEC Consulting Engineers has received an award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for its work on the Whilamut Passage Bridge between Eugene and Springfield.
ODOT working on road usage charge program
The Oregon Department of Transportation has chosen three companies to help create and implement the state鈥檚 mileage charge collection system.
ODOT eyeing state money for projects
With Oregon鈥檚 2015 legislative session set to begin next week, Portland-area lawmakers and transportation officials鈥� eyes are watching Salem to see how funding for local and statewide transportation projects pans out.
Planning for Southwest Corridor upgrades
Public comments are being gathered to inform planners working to improve metro-area transportation.
Downtown bridges’ seismic safety is shaky
Engineers on Thursday warned the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that the Broadway, Burnside, Morrison and Hawthorne bridges all are in danger of failing in a major earthquake.
Design chosen for proposed Salem bridge
A segmental precast concrete box design is the preferred option for a third bridge over the Willamette River.
$44.3 million contract awarded for bypass work
Eugene-based Wildish Standard Paving received from the Oregon Department of Transportation a contract to work on the $252 million first phase of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass project.
Blasting work under way near Mount Hood
Heavy blasting work will delay travel along U.S. Route 26 near Mount Hood this week as part of a $20 million safety improvement project for the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Accelerated bridge project saving time and money
Replacement of the U.S. 26 West Humbug Creek Bridge east of Seaside would normally require at least six months, but a pair of contractors will get it done in fewer than two.
OP-ED: As parks and roads suffer, tough choices loom
The city of Portland in the next election season is facing some interesting choices in regard to infrastructure. On the one hand, the bond measure for park improvements is expected to be on the ballot. On the other hand, additional funding for roads and streets likely won鈥檛 be resolved.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
